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R789 CKO

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,851 mi
Last recorded38,851 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 CKO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,579 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,487 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,078 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 37,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,905 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,253 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,250 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 35,250 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 29,138 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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R789 CKO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R789 CKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R789 CKO registered?

R789 CKO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R789 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 CKO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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